Incidence of Anorectal Diseases Diagnosed by Anorectal Ultrasound: A Retrospective Mexican Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Anal diseases, such as anorectal abscess, anorectal fistula, fecal incontinence, anorectal tumors, rectocele, cystocele and hysterocele, can be accurately diagnosed by endoanal and endorectal ultrasound.This non-invasive technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of the anorectal region, allowing for accurate assessment of the anatomy, extent and severity of diseases.Endoanal ultrasound offers several advantages over other diagnostic techniques, such as digital rectal examination or anoscopy.It is painless, fast and provides real-time images that make it easy to differentiate between different types of diseases.In addition, it allows the detection of complications, such as the presence of abscesses or fluid collections.In expert hands, endoanal ultrasound becomes an invaluable tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of anal diseases, guiding therapeutic decisions and improving treatment results.Material and Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study was carried out with patients from the outpatient clinic of the coloproctology service of Regional General Hospital No. 58 undergoing endoanal and endorectal ultrasound as a diagnostic method for anorectal diseases in the period from January 2019 to May 2024.Results and Discussion: A total of 182 patients underwent endoanal ultrasound, with a total of 193 ultrasound diagnoses for anorectal diseases were identified.Conclusion: Endoanal ultrasound is a very useful tool in the initial evaluation of anorectal pathology and is projected as an important screening tool.
Source: ACTA SCIENTIFIC MICROBIOLOGY
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414212359
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